Mu Anhan was not familiar with the Gu Family, only knowing that every wife in the four households fiercely competed for favor.
Huo Yiwen, the fourth wife, had been uniquely favored by Gu Zhentao for over twenty years, surely due to her tactics and capabilities.
She spoke softly and warmly in front of Gu Xiaozhan.
But behind his back, she was indifferent, no matter how she viewed Mu Anhan, she was displeased.
Mu Anhan let her look, remaining silent, simply staying quiet.
"I have no idea what tricks you have to keep Zhan so devoted to you all these years?" Huo Yiwen sneered with disdain.
Mu Anhan sighed lightly, "Mom, I also want to know why my husband insists on me alone?"
These words made Huo Yiwen glower with anger, completely neglecting her image as a wealthy lady.
"At first, I didn't understand, but later I realized, because he knows I love him deeply, that's why he insists on me," Mu Anhan added.
Huo Yiwen felt her words were madness, "You surely gain benefits and still act proud! Trampling Zhan's genuine heart, is this how a wife should behave? Is this how you love him?"
"But I am truly sincere to him!" Mu Anhan replied earnestly, "Otherwise, I wouldn't be here with him in the Gu Family today."
Huo Yiwen naturally thought she was being evasive, and coldly ordered, "Mu Anhan, I advise you to behave! Since you entered the Gu Family, be a proper daughter-in-law of the Gu Family! You came to the Gu Family, that's your duty as a daughter-in-law!"
"Yes! Mom, you're right!" Mu Anhan appeared like a compliant little wife receiving a scolding.
Huo Yiwen had heard she was domineering, not only scolding and beating Gu Xiaozhan's subordinates but also harsh to Gu Xiaozhan himself, how is she acting docile now?
"Now Zhan is a prominent figure in country A, you can't just be a beautiful vase, normally, learn some social etiquette, care more about the child, have the demeanor a Mrs. Gu should have." Huo Yiwen felt both sorry for her son marrying such a troublemaking wife, yet unable to drive her away, having to give her more advice.
"Mom, I will." Mu Anhan was certainly willing to enhance Gu Xiaozhan's glory.
Huo Yiwen felt as if all her punches landed on cotton, exhausted from speaking, she stopped paying attention to her.
But Mu Anhan still appeared patiently waiting for her to continue, suddenly, a sharp voice came from outside.
Mu Anhan was worried Gu Xiaozhan might clash with someone, she immediately stood up.
Huo Yiwen worried that the father and son might argue, she warned Mu Anhan, "Do you know what should be said? What shouldn't be said?"
"Mom, I know." Mu Anhan quickly responded, "I will persuade Xiao Zhan to visit home often to see his parents."
Huo Yiwen did not know if she was sincere or fake in saying this, but couldn't care about it now.
The two walked out together, seeing broken glass under Gu Zhentao's feet.
Gu Xiaozhan's handsome face was cold, indifferent to everything before him.
It was Gu Yongjin who appeared a bit panicked, quickly explaining, "Dad, I only heard through the grapevine, not knowing the truth, saying Sanwan Bridge exploded because a girl Gu Xiaozhan liked in college committed suicide, now someone is taking revenge on his promiscuity."
Those present were all well aware, this was no explanation; this was damning Gu Xiaozhan with hellfire!
The entirety of the fourth household of the Gu Family, about dozens, were present, all eyes on Gu Xiaozhan, believing he should bear the main responsibility for the Sanwan Bridge explosion.
Mu Anhan pushed through the crowd, rushed over, standing beside Gu Xiaozhan, adopting a stance that nobody was allowed to bully her husband.
She coolly scanned the room, speaking with firm resolve, "This rumor is merely gossip. The truth is Tang Xue was infatuated with Xiao Zhan, and tried to fabricate her status as his girlfriend through improper means."